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BBQ Church/Conversations on Evangelism

…in Glen Allen, Virginia, with his wife and two young sons.   Accommodations Hampton Inn Wilson by I-95 252-291-0330 Hampton Inn Wilson near downtown 252-243-4040 Holiday Inn Express 252-234-7900   Registration www.regonline.com/evangelism or contact Sterling Burton at sburton@upsem.edu or 804.278.4373 If you are unable to attend but would still like to support the ministry, click here. Under Designation, select “Evangelism.” …

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Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…It is one of the reasons why the town today is incredibly organized. The town has even begun preparation for a library. Public libraries are not common in El Salvador. There aren’t places to borrow public books. The slogan of the town is “El Poder Esta En La Gente” — Power is for the people. We continued to walk through …

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You are invited to join us for the 2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1-3, 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus

Our 2023 Sprunt Lecturer is Dr. Keri L. Day Keri Day is an Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ. She earned a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from Tennessee State University, an M.A. in Religion and Ethics from Yale University Divinity School, and her Ph.D. in Religion from Vanderbilt …

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Student calls for action following Charlotte police shooting

by de’Angelo Dia-Jessup, M.Div. student Although the events of Tulsa, OK, and Charlotte, NC are tragic, our collective faith is grounded in the ministry of grace and mercy. September 14, 2013, and the tragic killing of Jonathan Ferrell in Charlotte, North Carolina, often seems like a distant memory; however, the execution of Keith Lamont Scott is a reminder that we, …

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The Word of History

…Christ! Made in His image, we became new. We have a new attitude! We love. Amid degradation. Through subjugation. Despite unrelenting hatred. Rigged systems. Badged intimidators. The word of history found us. We are overcomers! Transformed, resurrected, becoming. We are more than conquerors! We say no to a world of hate, to superiority! We bear the image of God! The …

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Union Seminary honors lives lost to COVID-19

To set the tone for his inauguration the next day, President-elect Joe Biden led a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 with church-bell ringings and light shows across the country January 19, 2021. Union Presbyterian Seminary participated by tolling bells and displaying illuminated lanterns on its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. Written on the lanterns were the …

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Assoc. Pastor/Director of Youth and Family Ministries–First Presbyterian Church–Boise, Idaho

…Outreach to children and families in the congregation not currently involved in programming § Hire and supervise Nursery workers • Improve intergenerational connections in the church and further involve youth and children in the life of the church. • Serve on the Nurture committee, which plans all fellowship and education activities, and liaise with the Worship committee. • Participate in …

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They were (are) heard!

…35 youth bent over their cards and scribbled away. When it came time to compose our prayer, I expected half of the cards to contain something I could actually use in the prayer (you know how teenagers can be!)– I could not have been more wrong. Tears filled my eyes as I read their prayers that filled every single card. …

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Union hosting authors of “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs From Jail”

…They emerged from Coogan’s work with over five dozen inmates at the Richmond City Jail, supported by Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences through its Student Engagement Program and Career Enhancement Scholarships. Coogan is an associate professor of English and co-director of the Open Minds Program at VCU. He is also the author of Moving Students Into Social …

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Dr. Voelz to be on a panel exploring Grief, Stillbirth and Pastoral Care

Sunday, July 9th, 2-3:15pm, a panel including Rich Voelz will discuss “Grieving the Loss of Small Souls: Reproductive and Early Parent Loss” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Memorial for Professor Katie Geneva Cannon

…UPSem, in the historic Watts Chapel on Monday, September 10, at 11:30 a.m. Watts Chapel is located in Watts Hall. The address is 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. Knowing of your relationship with Katie, we would be honored if you were able to convene with us in prayer, worship, communion, and following community meal. Attire In honor of Katie’s …

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Interim/Transitional Ministry Training Week 1

…church leaders interested in interim ministry and/or congregations in transition. The intense 30-hour course provides the basics for understanding interim ministry and transitional ministry. What a head-spinning time we are in as leaders for the Church of Jesus Christ today. We know we are leaving something behind, but it’s not clear exactly what. We sense God is doing a “new …

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Congregational Corner: What makes you strong

…Even with a staff of four pastors, there is just too much work to go around! At first, I figured if I could just plan and prioritize better, I could make it work. I bought a whiteboard and divided it into the four very general sections of my job – youth group, confirmation, young adults, and general. I listed important …

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Digital scams, lies, and deceits cost

…screaming ‘be careful’, I ignored it. I was so focused on the words, “No longer authorized to service Microsoft customers,” and a “$350 refund,” I ignored all the red flags and all that I had heard or read about technology scams. I thought it could never happen to me. It did! Not only did I give the person on the …

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Charlotte Admissions

The Charlotte campus offers degrees and certificates in a hybrid format which provides increased access and flexibility for commuter and part-time students. Students complete course work in a combination of in-person and online class sessions. The majority of courses meet in person four times (once a month) per term over three terms in an academic year. In-person sessions for required …

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Children’s Director–Brentwood Presbyterian Church–Los Angeles, CA

Brentwood Presbyterian Church, a warm and vibrant, inclusive and welcoming, Christ-centered and mission-minded, 500-member, church in the heart of Los Angeles’ Westside (strategically tucked beneath the Santa Monica Mountains, between UCLA and the Santa Monica Pier in the shadow of the Getty Museum) is in search of an exceptional individual with a mature faith to lead our very active ministry …

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Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

…shut-ins and nursing home members in consultation with the Licensed Lay Minister • Provide appropriate personal counseling and crisis assistance, as needed • Provide care and counsel for occasions of marriage and performing weddings • Provide care and counsel at the time of death and perform funerals and memorial services Pastoral Leadership • Pray and grow in relationship with God …

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President’s Top Five

…communities of color in the U.S. or abroad. Indeed, our faculty has international representation from South Africa, Mexico, Egypt, India, South Korea, and Germany. And there is a wonderful ecumenism of different denominations.   Well, that’s a lot, isn’t it? Yes, this issue is a bit longer than my usual President’s Top 5. But that’s because this faculty is a …

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Capital Campaign

…G. Cannon Margaret Gardner Deborah Hodde John C. Jester IV Steven C. Lilly Elizabeth Link Katherine Belk Morris Katherine W. Paterson* John B. Rogers, Jr.* J. Marcus Shim Lillian J. Smith O. Benjamin Sparks III* Claire W. Trexler Jane R. Vann TRUSTEE ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE: Edward L. Roberson III, Chair Susan Forester DeWyngaert* Fairfax F. Fair* Carol Anne Love Jennison Anne …

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Fight Club?

…from and encourage others in the ways that we invest our money? How do you encourage your congregation to speak openly about their financial investments in the church? How do you teach and encourage these open discussions in your home?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and …

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Our Middle East Travel Seminar has landed!

…compartmentalized them in my mind. But then I learned how misguided that was. When everyone had found their place on the plane, Joshua and I wound up chatting with the woman seated between us. I had seen her Jordanian passport, so was surprised when she was primarily interested in hearing about the Palestinian parts of our itinerary. And that’s when …

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